Serif Normal Kahu 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, traditional, literary, formal, classic, readability, text setting, print classic, typographic neutrality, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, warm, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly tapered terminals, showing moderate stroke modulation and a steady, readable rhythm. The proportions feel slightly calligraphic rather than rigidly geometric, with rounded bowls and smooth joins that keep counters open. Capital forms are sturdy and balanced, while the lowercase maintains an even color and consistent spacing; details like the double-storey a and g and the moderate, rounded serifs reinforce a text-first design.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, long-form articles, and magazine or newspaper-style layouts where a steady serif texture is desirable. It also fits academic and professional documents that benefit from a familiar, conventional typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an understated formality that reads as established and trustworthy. It evokes printed book typography and editorial refinement rather than display eccentricity, giving text a calm, composed voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes legibility and a classic printed feel. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and traditional lowercase structure aim to deliver a comfortable, neutral reading experience across paragraphs and headings.
Figures are lining and clear, with gently curved forms and restrained detailing that avoid sharp, high-contrast drama. The face maintains a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings, supporting long passages without drawing attention to individual letterforms.